Born May 21, 1685 in Eisenach Germany
Father taught him harpsichord and violin
Four brothers and 3 sisters – all musicians
His parents died when he was 10
Married twice. His first wife had 7 children, passed away. His second wife had 13 children
He composed over 1000 pieces.
one of his employers was so intent on hanging on to him that he had Bach imprisoned for daring to hand in his resignation. Still, Bach made good use of the time and composed some studies for organ while he was inside.
Everyone knows that Beethoven suffered with his hearing, but not so many people are aware that Bach struggled terribly with his eyesight.
He died in 1750. High fever, pneumonia, stroke at the age of 65.
Father taught him harpsichord and violin
Four brothers and 3 sisters – all musicians
His parents died when he was 10
Married twice. His first wife had 7 children, passed away. His second wife had 13 children
He composed over 1000 pieces.
one of his employers was so intent on hanging on to him that he had Bach imprisoned for daring to hand in his resignation. Still, Bach made good use of the time and composed some studies for organ while he was inside.
Everyone knows that Beethoven suffered with his hearing, but not so many people are aware that Bach struggled terribly with his eyesight.
He died in 1750. High fever, pneumonia, stroke at the age of 65.